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[Detachment of man from life].
Confinia Psychiatrica. Borderland of Psychiatry. Grenzgebiete Der Psychiatrie. Les Confins De La Psychiatrie
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Human intellect and conceptual thinking, while powerful tools, can lead to suffering when used to suppress innate emotions and feelings. Rationality
Area of Science:
- Human intellect and behavior
- Psychology and social interactions
Context:
- Humans utilize intellect and language for conceptual thinking, a key aspect of existence.
- Interactions with others often involve observing and manipulating behavior, including one's own.
- This rational approach can disregard the 'endothymic' aspects of human experience.
Purpose:
- To explore the dichotomy between rational intellect and innate emotional experience in human life.
- To examine how the suppression of feelings impacts human well-being.
Summary:
- Intellect and conceptual thinking are primary tools for human interaction and survival.
- Managing social dynamics requires observing and manipulating behavior, often at the expense of emotions.
- Suppression of innate drives, urges, moods, and emotions by rationality leads to suffering in civilized individuals.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential negative consequences of over-reliance on rationality.
- Suggests a link between emotional suppression and psychological distress in societal contexts.
- Underscores the importance of acknowledging and integrating 'endothymic' aspects for a fulfilling life.